[Beyond the City by Arthur Conan Doyle]@TWC D-Link bookBeyond the City CHAPTER XIII 26/29
But remember that my offer is only for to-day.
It is off unless you take it at once." "Let it be off, then. "There's my fee," cried the doctor. "How much ?" "A guinea." The Admiral threw a pound and a shilling upon the table.
"Come, Westmacott," said he, and they walked together from the room. "I don't like it," said Charles, when they found themselves in the street once more; "I don't profess to be a very sharp chap, but this is a trifle too thin.
What did he want to go out and speak to the doctor for? And how very convenient this tale of a weak heart was! I believe they are a couple of rogues, and in league with each other." "A shark and a pilot fish," said the Admiral. "I'll tell you what I propose, sir.
There's a lawyer named McAdam who does my aunt's business.
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